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Iran tells UN chief it will respond 'decisively' if subjected to military aggression

U.S. President Donald ⁠Trump's ⁠rhetoric towards Iran "signals a real risk of military aggression," Iran's permanent mission to the United ⁠Nations said in the letter, adding Iran did not want a war.

Reuters MIDDLE EAST
Published February 20,2026
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A pedestrian crosses the street near an anti-US billboard, in Tehran, Iran, 19 February 2026. (EPA Photo)

Iran told U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on ⁠Thursday ⁠that Tehran will consider bases, facilities and assets ⁠of the "hostile force" in the region as legitimate targets if it faces military aggression.

U.S. President Donald ⁠Trump's ⁠rhetoric towards Iran "signals a real risk of military aggression," Iran's permanent mission to the United ⁠Nations said in the letter, adding Iran did not want a war.

Iran will ⁠respond "decisively" ‌if ‌subjected to ⁠military aggression, ‌the letter said.